Maternal and Child Health
Sudan: midwives, home clinics stand in for conflict-shuttered health facilities
On April 15, 2023, conflict between two armed factions erupted in Sudan, leading to more than 15,000 civilian deaths (according to the UN), along with 6.5 million internally displaced people and 2 million refugees over the last 11 months, adding up to a deepening, ongoing humanitarian crisis. The ongoing armed conflict has had a devastating effect on maternal health.
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For International Women's Day 2024, CARE and acclaimed photographer Nigel Barker traveled to Sierra Leone to capture the essence and power of women's leadership through portraiture. Kadiatu was just one of the leaders the team met with.
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“Even here, we are not safe”: Refugees in Chad face extreme hardship as conflict continues in Sudan
What is happening in Sudan continues to affect the wider region. Sudanese refugees still face extreme hardships once they arrive in Chad. The humanitarian crisis has affected over 3.3 million people, with women and children suffering the most.
Read MoreCARE in Sudan: Providing lifesaving health care in one of the world’s most dangerous environments
During the war in Sudan that began on April 15, 2023, health services were severely disrupted, with medical facilities looted and destroyed. CARE Sudan has been working under extreme conditions to provide rapid support essential health and nutrition services.
Read MoreBangladesh: The poorer the mother, the less likely she has access to skilled delivery support
Most of the complications from which women die are preventable. Access to maternal care and skilled birth attendants is believed to be of utmost importance in reducing maternal mortality — yet almost half of all births in Bangladesh still take place at home without the help of skilled birth attendants.
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